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NE465/e CL165/4 – Information Note 1 - November 2020 FAO’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2021-2025 List of Active Engagements with the Private Sector 1. This Information Note 1 is presented in response to the request from the Joint Meeting of the 129 th Session of the Programme Committee and 183 rd Session of the Finance Committee as follows. 2. The Joint Meeting 1 welcomed Management’s commitment to increase transparency, and stressed the need that all partnership documents, including its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Letters of Intent or other forms of agreements be accessible through the Connect Portal, and requested Management to provide a list of current partnerships prior to the 165th Session of the Council”. 3. A list of current partnerships with the private sector, formalized through instruments such as Memoranda of Understanding or Exchanges of Letters, is presented as shown below in Table 1. Table 2 contains a list of lighter engagements with private sector entities, which do not amount to formal partnerships. The latter include instances where Letters of Intent have been signed recording an intention to explore possible areas for collaboration without establishing hard commitments for any of the participants. 4. As explained in the document CL165/4 Rev.1, an explicit reference is now provided in the Strategy that full disclosure of partnership agreements and associated documentation will be ensured and made accessible to FAO personnel and Members through the “CONNECT” Portal 2 . 5. While the full development of the CONNECT Portal will take the major part of 2021, the online repository function of the portal is expected to be ready by the second quarter of 2021 and the full texts of partnership agreements will be accessible to FAO Members. 6. While newly revised templates include a requirement to publish on the FAO internet, previous texts established a requirement of prior consent on all parties prior to public disclosure. Consequently, the process of seeking and obtaining that consent would need to be initiated prior to publication of earlier texts. 1 Joint meeting report CL165/9 para 9 l). 2 CL165/4 Rev.1 para 35.

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CL165/4 – Information Note 1 - November 2020

FAO’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2021-2025

List of Active Engagements with the Private Sector

1. This Information Note 1 is presented in response to the request from the Joint Meeting

of the 129th Session of the Programme Committee and 183rd Session of the Finance

Committee as follows.

2. The Joint Meeting1 “welcomed Management’s commitment to increase transparency,

and stressed the need that all partnership documents, including its Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU), Letters of Intent or other forms of agreements be accessible

through the Connect Portal, and requested Management to provide a list of current

partnerships prior to the 165th Session of the Council”.

3. A list of current partnerships with the private sector, formalized through instruments

such as Memoranda of Understanding or Exchanges of Letters, is presented as shown

below in Table 1. Table 2 contains a list of lighter engagements with private sector

entities, which do not amount to formal partnerships. The latter include instances

where Letters of Intent have been signed recording an intention to explore possible

areas for collaboration without establishing hard commitments for any of the

participants.

4. As explained in the document CL165/4 Rev.1, an explicit reference is now provided

in the Strategy that full disclosure of partnership agreements and associated

documentation will be ensured and made accessible to FAO personnel and Members

through the “CONNECT” Portal2.

5. While the full development of the CONNECT Portal will take the major part of 2021,

the online repository function of the portal is expected to be ready by the second

quarter of 2021 and the full texts of partnership agreements will be accessible to FAO

Members.

6. While newly revised templates include a requirement to publish on the FAO internet,

previous texts established a requirement of prior consent on all parties prior to public

disclosure. Consequently, the process of seeking and obtaining that consent would

need to be initiated prior to publication of earlier texts.

1 Joint meeting report CL165/9 para 9 l).

2 CL165/4 Rev.1 para 35.

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Table 1: List of active partnership agreements3

Title: Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration between FAO and

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.

Entity name: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Type of Private Sector (PS)

by the Strategy:

Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Germany

Date of signature by FAO: 09-May-13

Expiry date: 08-May-21

Internet link: www.messe-duesseldorf.com

Geographical coverage: China, Regional Asia Pacific, Thailand

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Amended by: Renewed in 2017 through an exchange of letters.

Abstract: The objective of this MOU is to provide a framework for cooperation by consultation,

coordination of efforts, and joint action in fields of common interest, to achieve the objectives of the

Save Food Initiative, and to realize specific Save Food Projects.

Title: Cooperation Agreement between FAO and the Spanish Exporters

and Investors Club

Entity name: Spanish Exporters and Investors Club; Club de Exportadores e

Inversores (Acuerdo de Cooperación entre la FAO y el Club de

Exportadores e Inversores)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

County of origin of the entity: Spain

Date of signature by FAO: 14-Nov-13

Expiry date: 13-Nov-21

Internet link: www.clubexportadores.org

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2

Amended by: Exchange of Letters between FAO and the Club de Exportadores e

Inversores

3 The Table 1 contains the active partnership agreements only. The agreements are presented in chronological order

by the date of signature by FAO. The information is extracted from the Legal Office’s MOU Database and the

Partnership and UN Collaboration Division’s Partnership Database.

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Abstract: This Cooperation Agreement provides a framework for collaboration aimed at establishing

communication channels that facilitate the identification of opportunities to jointly promote knowledge

sharing and creation of capacities to develop initiatives and strategies to improve the standard of living

of the rural population in developing countries, thereby contributing to the eradication of hunger and

poverty in the world.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and AGRIDEA,

acting on behalf of the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services

(GFRAS)

Entity name: AGRIDEA

Type of PS by the Strategy: SME

Country of origin of the entity: Switzerland

Date of signature by FAO: 19-Feb-14

Expiry date: 17-Feb-22

Internet link: www.agridea.ch

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 6, 14

Amended by: Renewal letter to extend the duration of the MoU for an additional period

of four years and the new Work Plan for this additional period.

Abstract: This MOU provides a framework for cooperation aimed at strengthening pluralistic, demand-

led agricultural and rural advisory capacities at national, regional and international level.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the

International Poultry Council (IPC)

Entity name: International Poultry Council (IPC)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: United States of America

Date of signature by FAO: 17-Apr-15

Expiry date: 17-Apr-21

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 6, 15

Internet link: www.internationalpoultrycouncil.org

Amended by: Exchange of Letters to extend the Memorandum of Understanding

between FAO and the International Poultry Council (IPC).

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Abstract: This MOU provides a framework for cooperation between the parties by consultation,

coordination of efforts, mutual assistance and joint action in fields of common interest on technical or

policy matters of mutual interest for sustainable poultry development.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the Asociación

Española de Mayoristas, Importadores, Transformadores y

Exportadores de Productos de la Pesca y Acuicultura

(CONXEMAR)

Entity name: Asociación Española de Mayoristas, Importadores, Transformadores y

Exportadores de Productos de la Pesca y Acuicultura (CONXEMAR)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: Spain

Date of signature by FAO: 15-Sep-15

Expiry date: 15-Sep-23

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 14

Internet link: https://conxemar.com/en/association

Amended by: Exchange of Letters between FAO and the Asociación Española de

Mayoristas, Importadores, Transformadores y Exportadores de

Productos de la Pesca y Acuicultura (CONXEMAR).

Abstract: The objectives of this MOU are to: improve knowledge of fishery and aquaculture products,

especially the frozen sector; improve access to resources by the population of developing countries and

facilitate decision-making by developing countries’ operators worldwide; contribute to the achievement

of FAO’s objectives in developing countries in which fisheries is an important resource; contribute to

the dissemination of knowledge on fishery resources, markets or any other aspect that is of interest to

fisheries and aquaculture through the organization of events such as conferences, seminars, etc.;

strengthen relations with those responsible for fisheries in developing countries, etc.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the European

Agricultural Machinery Industry Association (CEMA)

Entity name: European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association (CEMA);

Comité Européen des groupements de constructeurs du machinisme

agricole (CEMA)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: Belgium

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Date of signature by FAO: 02-Oct-15

Expiry date: 02-Oct-21

Internet link: www.cema-agri.org

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2

Amended by: Extension to the Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the

European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association (CEMA).

Abstract: The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework for CEMA to support FAO's work to

increase the welfare of farm households and create positive dynamics and opportunities for economic

growth in rural areas through sustainable mechanization efforts.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Google Inc.

(Google)

Entity name: Google Inc.

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: United States of America

Date of signature by FAO: 01-Dec-15

Expiry date: 30-Nov-22

Internet link: https://www.google.com

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 12, 14, 15

Amended by: Extension of the MOU between FAO and Google LLC signed in 2019

Abstract: This MOU provides a framework for a collaboration between the parties to leverage from

Google’s technical expertise on geospatial products and training capacity to help develop and support

FAO systems and services for monitoring of forests, livelihoods and the environment.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Compañía

Española de Financiación del Desarrollo, COFIDES, S.A.

Entity name: Compañía Española de Financiación del Desarrollo, COFIDES,S.A.

Type of PS by the Strategy: Financial institution

Country of origin of the entity: Spain

Date of signature by FAO: 26-Sep-16

Expiry date: 25-Sep-21

Internet link: www.cofides.es

Geographical coverage: Ecuador, Regional Latin America

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Link to SDG: 2

Amended by: Exchange of Letters to extend the Memorandum of Understanding

between FAO and Compañía Española de Financiación del Desarrollo,

COFIDES, S.A. in 2018

Abstract: This MOU provides a framework for partnership between the parties with a view to promoting

investment in favour of stakeholders operating in the private agribusiness sector, while fulfilling the

mandate and objectives of FAO and COFIDES.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Nibulon Ltd.

Entity name: Nibulon Ltd.

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Ukraine

Date of signature by FAO: 05-Dec-17

Expiry date: 04-Dec-20

Internet link: www.nibulon.com

Geographical coverage: Egypt, Regional Europe and Central Asia, Regional Near East, Serbia

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Abstract: The purpose of this MOU is to lay out terms and conditions for collaboration between the

parties to develop, promote and strengthen joint actions and projects to improve grain supply chains, in

particular the efficiency of post-harvest systems.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the Government

of Australia and eWater Limited.

Entity name: Australia eWater Limited

Type of PS by the Strategy Firm

Country of origin of the entity: Australia

Co-signatory: Government of Australia

Date of signature by FAO: 05-Dec-17

Expiry date: 04-Dec-20

Internet link: https://ewater.org.au

Geographical coverage: Regional Asia and Pacific

Link to SDG: 2, 6, 12

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Abstract: The parties desire to strengthen cooperation between Australian public and private water sector

organizations and FAO and with relevant in-country organizations focusing on the Asia-Pacific region,

focusing on capacity building programmes, knowledge sharing workshops, policy dialogues, study tours,

etc.; technical collaborations and demonstration activities; advice from Australian specialists to FAO and

partner countries; staff exchanges and knowledge sharing activities/events; facilitating networking

between organisations from Australia and from countries in the region; etc.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Telefónica S.A.

Entity name: Telefónica S.A.; Telefónica S.A. signed: 27 December 2017

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Spain

Date of signature by FAO: 27-Dec-17

Expiry date: 26-Dec-20

Geographical coverage: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru,

Regional Latin America

Link to SDG: 2, 6

Internet link: www.telefonica.com

Amended by: Amendment Letter to the Work Plan included in the Memorandum of

Understanding between FAO and Telefónica S.A..

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for partnership between the parties with a

view to developing and promoting better use to IT/Digital innovation and access of data by smallholder

farmers and local stakeholders.

Title: Collaboration Agreement between Nigerian Agip Oil Company

Limited, Agip Energy and Natural Nigeria Limited, Nigerian Agip

Exploration Limited (Eni Nigeria) and FAO to support the

implementation of sustainable initiatives of Nigerian government in

addressing the challenge of the North East-Lake Chad crisis

Entity name: Eni Spa. (Eni Nigeria)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Italy

Date of signature by FAO: 26-Feb-18

Expiry date: 25-Feb-21

Internet link: https://www.eni.com/

Geographical coverage: Nigeria, Regional Africa

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Link to SDG: 2, 6

Abstract: This collaboration aims at promoting agriculture and improved water resources in North East

(NE) Nigeria. Specifically, the parties collaborate to provide access to safe and portable water to the

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) in the NE Nigeria for domestic and agriculture needs of households,

through deep-water boreholes that are electrically powered with photovoltaic (solar) systems.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Khalifa

International Award's for Date Palm and Agriculture Innovation

Entity name: Khalifa International Award's for Date Palm and Agriculture Innovation

Type of PS by the Strategy: Foundation

Country of origin of the entity: United Arab Emirates

Date of signature by FAO: 19-Mar-18

Geographical coverage: Regional Near East

Link to SDG: 2

Internet link: https://kiaai.ae/en

Abstract: The objective of this MOU is to strengthen the parties’ cooperation in supporting the date palm

value chain to include responsible investment to enhance food security and improve livelihoods of the

Region.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the

International Co-operative Alliance (ICA)

Entity name: International Co-operative Alliance (ICA); Alliance Coopérative

Internationale (ACI); Alianza Cooperativa Internacional

Type of PS by the Strategy Cooperative

Country of origin of the entity: Belgium

Date of signature by FAO: 14-May-18

Expiry date: 13-May-21

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 5, 12

Internet link: www.ica.coop

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to lay out terms and conditions for collaboration between the

parties to develop, promote and strengthen joint actions and projects that support, enhance and promote

the unique contributions that cooperatives (especially agricultural cooperatives) bring as crucial partners

in the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, reduction of rural poverty and sustainable

management and utilization of natural resources.

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Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Philippine

Disaster Resilience Foundation, Inc. (PDRF)

Entity name: Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, Inc. (PDRF)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Foundation

Country of origin of the entity: Philippines

Date of signature by FAO: 11-Oct-18

Expiry date: 10-Oct-21

Geographical coverage: Philippines

Link to SDG: 2

Internet link: www.pdrf.org

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to lay out terms and conditions for collaboration between the

parties to develop, promote and strengthen joint actions and projects to restore livelihoods and improve

the levels of food security and nutrition in areas vulnerable to natural and human-induced hazards, in

particular by supporting vulnerable communities and providing assistance to increase resilience.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Confederazione

Nazionale Coldiretti

Entity name: Confederazione Nazionale Coldiretti

Type of PS by the Strategy Producers’ association

Country of origin of the entity: Italy

Date of signature by FAO: 21-Nov-18

Expiry date: 20-Nov-21

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Internet link: www.coldiretti.it

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for co-operation between the parties with

the overall objective of complying with and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in

the area of agriculture and agri-food.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between the Federación

Latinoamericana de Mercados de Abastecimiento (FLAMA) and

FAO

Entity name: Federación Latinoamericana de Mercados de Abastecimiento (FLAMA)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: Brazil

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Date of signature by FAO: 21-Nov-18

Expiry date: 20-Nov-23

Geographical coverage: Regional Latin America

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Internet link: www.laflama.org

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for cooperation between the parties to

promote joint actions that contribute to: the development and dissemination of good practices in

inclusive trade and reduction of food loss and waste; the strengthening of the management models of

wholesale markets in the region; achieve food and nutrition security, sustainable production of

agricultural goods and services, social supply systems for Latin America and the Caribbean countries,

etc.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the Global

Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Entity name: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: Switzerland

Date of signature by FAO: 07-Mar-19

Expiry date: 06-Mar-24

Internet link: www.gainhealth.org

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2

Abstract: The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework for collaboration aimed at working

together to increase the availability of and access to nutritious food for all in developing countries, and

to support the implementation of the FAO Strategic Objectives, in particular, eliminating hunger, food

insecurity and malnutrition, and enabling inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Korea Telecom

(KT)

Entity name: Korea Telecom (KT)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Republic of Korea

Date of signature by FAO: 12-Jun-19

Expiry date: 11-Jun-22

Geographical coverage: Global

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Link to SDG: 2

Internet link: https://corp.kt.com/eng/

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for partnership between FAO and KT with

a view to foster technological innovation and youth entrepreneurship and promote the use of

technologies and innovations for the improved efficiency and inclusiveness of development processes

and value chains related to agribusiness management and digital agriculture.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Seeds&Chips

Entity name: Seeds&Chips

Type of PS by the Strategy: Firm

Country of origin of the entity: Italy

Date of signature by FAO: 13-Jun-19

Expiry date: 12-Jun-22

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2

Internet link: www.seedsandchips.com

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for partnership between the parties to

provide mutual institutional recognition, and contribute to the eradication of hunger and malnutrition

worldwide by enhancing communication and awareness on agricultural innovation, food and nutrition,

with a focus on youth, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices including the development of

precision agriculture, and healthy diets and other issues relevant to the parties' mandates.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and HELP Logistics

AG.

CSO: HELP Logistics (subsidiary of Kuehne Foundation)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Foundation

Country of origin of the entity: Switzerland

Date of signature by FAO: 31-Jul-19

Expiry date: 30-Jul-22

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Internet link: www.kuehne-stiftung.org

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to agree on arrangements for collaboration between the parties to

develop, promote and strengthen joint actions and projects to leverage the supply chain management

knowledge of HELP and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of FAO's supply chain operations,

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with the objective of reducing food losses in developing countries and contributing towards achieving

the goal of ending hunger and poverty in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Danone

Entity name: Danone

Type of PS by the Strategy Firm

Country of origin of the entity: France

Date of signature by FAO: 23-Sep-19

Expiry date: 22-Sep-22

Internet link: www.danone.com

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 6, 12, 14, 15

Abstract: The objective of this MoU is to provide a framework for Danone to support FAO's work by (1)

setting-up a mechanism to keep abreast of new trends and drivers that might lead to emerging issues in

food safety; (2) promoting sustainable diets, healthier eating habits and lifestyles; and (3) recognizing

ongoing education and training programmes on SDGs.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the World

Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM)

Entity name: World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: Netherlands

Date of signature by FAO: 17-Oct-19

Expiry date: 16-Oct-22

Internet link: www.wuwm.org

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Abstract: The objective of this MoU is to provide a framework for WUWM to support FAO's work to

execute joint initiatives, activities and programmes for food loss and waste reduction and improve food

markets and distribution systems.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Nederlandse

Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.

(FMO)

Entity name: Netherlands Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor

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Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Financial institution

Country of origin of the entity: Netherlands

Date of signature by FAO: 18-Oct-19

Expiry date: 17-Oct-21

Internet link: www.fmo.nl

Geographical coverage: Kenya

Link to SDG: 2, 5

Abstract: The objective of this MOU is to provide a framework for FMO to support FAO with a view to

promoting investment in favour of stakeholders operating in the private agribusiness sector, while

fulfilling the respective mandates and objectives of FAO and FMO.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the Boulder

Institute of Microfinance

Entity name: Boulder Institute of Microfinance

Type of PS by the Strategy Finance institution/private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: United States of America

Date of signature by FAO: 25-Nov-19

Expiry date: 24-Nov-23

Internet link: https://www.bouldermicrofinance.org/

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG 2, 5, 12

Abstract: The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework for partnership between the parties with

the aim to support capacity development, knowledge management, and private sector dialogue and

awareness-raising initiatives on issues related to rural and agricultural finance and investment, financial

services for the rural poor, and public-private collaboration initiatives to promote responsible and

inclusive private agricultural investments.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Incatema

consulting & engineering, S.L.

Entity name: Incatema consulting & engineering, S.L.

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Spain

Date of signature by FAO: 10-Dec-19

Expiry date: 09-Dec-21

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Geographical coverage: Dominica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Saint Lucia

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Internet link: https://incatemaconsulting.es

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for collaboration between the parties to

further their shared goals and objectives regarding enhancing food security and development of more

efficient and inclusive food systems, including smallholder food processing enterprises in SIDS

countries.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the Global Pulse

Confederation

Entity name: Global Pulse Confederation (GPC)

Type of PS by the Strategy Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

Country of origin of the entity: United Arab Emirates

Date of signature by FAO: 10-Dec-19

Expiry date: 09-Dec-22

Internet link: https://globalpulses.com

Geographical coverage: Burkina Faso

Link to SDG 2, 12

Abstract: The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework for collaboration between the parties to

further their shared goals and objectives regarding the promotion of production, consumption and

international trade of pulses for improving food and nutrition security and sustainability of agricultural

systems.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and EcorNaturaSi

Entity name: EcorNaturaSÌ

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Italy

Date of signature by FAO: 26-Mar-20

Expiry date: 04-May-23

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 15, 12

Internet link: www.ecornaturasi.it

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Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for cooperation between the parties with

the overall goal to develop and promote joint actions to improve the livelihoods of populations living in

rural areas and fragile ecosystems, such as mountains and islands, and to ensure more inclusive food and

agriculture systems at local, national and international levels.

Title: Exchange of Letters between FAO and Mars Inc. on Loaned Expert

Entity name: Mars Incorporated

Type of PS by the Strategy: Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: United States of America

Date of signature by FAO: 27-Mar-20

Expiry date:

Geographical coverage: Global

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Internet link: https://www.mars.com/

Abstract: The purpose of the EoL is to formalize Mars’ contribution toward the implementation of the

FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation Programme through the loan to FAO of the service of food

safety experts.

Title: Exchange of Letters between FAO and Syngenta

Entity name: Syngenta

Type of PS by the Strategy: large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Switzerland

Date of signature by FAO: 18-May-20

Expiry date: 17-May-23

Geographical coverage: Global (with focus on HiH Initiative countries)

Link to SDG: 2, 6, 15

Internet link: www.syngenta.com

Abstract: The parties agree to collaborate in furtherance of FAO’s Hand-in-Hand (“HIH”) Initiative, the

achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) and on several areas of common interest

between the two institutions.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Swisscontact as

implementing agency of the Swiss Import Promotion Programme

(SIPPO) under a Service Agreement of the Swiss State Secretariat

for Economic Affairs (SECO) hereinafter "Swisscontact/SIPPO"

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Entity name: Swisscontact (Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation)

Type of PS by the Strategy: Foundation

Co-signatory name: Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO)

Country of origin of the entity: Switzerland

Date of signature by FAO: 08-Jun-20

Expiry date: 07-Jun-23

Geographical coverage: Regional Africa, Regional Asia Pacific

Link to SDG: 2, 14

Internet link: www.swisscontact.org

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for collaboration between the parties to

further their shared goals and objectives in regard to achieving the goal of food security for all, ensuring

that people have regular access to enough high quality food to lead active, healthy lives, through a focus

on promoting sustainable food export, creating employment opportunities, secured livelihoods and

improved incomes while ensuring sustainable management of natural resources.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Rabobank

Entity name: Rabobank

Type of PS by the Strategy: Financial institution

Country of origin of the entity: Netherlands

Date of signature by FAO: 03-Jul-20

Expiry date: 02-Jul-23

Internet link: www.rabobank.com

Geographical coverage: Ghana, India, Kenya, Regional Africa, Regional Asia Pacific, Regional

Latin America

Link to SDG: 2, 12

Internet link: https://www.rabobank.com

Abstract: The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework for strategic collaboration between the

parties to further their shared goals and objectives in regard to the achievement of the relevant

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), implementation of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, addressing the

challenges of climate change, facilitating food system transformation, and other priorities.

Title: Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and Zubair Small

Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC)

Entity name: Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC)

Type of PS by the Strategy: SME

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Country of origin of the entity: Oman

Date of signature by FAO: 07-Sep-21

Expiry date: 06-Sep-23

Geographical coverage: Oman

Link to SDG: 2

Internet link: https://zubairsec.org/

Abstract: The partnership aims to strengthen the capacities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In

particular, the partnership will focus on areas related to value-chain development, business and financial

skills, and to foster multi-stakeholder dialogues on sustainable food systems, with active participation

and engagement of SMEs. The partnership also aims at raising awareness of targeted SMEs in The

Sultanate of Oman on the CFS-RAI (CFS Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food

Systems) and in SDG alignment.

Table 2: List of other forms of active engagements4

Title: Letter of Intent between IKEA of Sweden AB and FAO

Entity name: IKEA of Sweden AB

Type of PS by the Strategy Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Sweden

Date of signature by FAO: 03-Jun-15

Internet link: www.ikea.com

Abstract: With this Letter of Intent, the parties reaffirm their intent to strengthen their collaboration and

develop a diagnostic study for advancing sustainable forest management and forest certification in the

Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

Title: Letter of Intent between FAO and Unilever PLC

Entity name: Unilever PLC

Type of PS by the Strategy Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Netherlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Date of signature by FAO: 19-Sep-17

Expiry date: n/a

Internet link: www.unilever.com

4 Letters of Intent reflect the intention of the participants to explore possible collaboration. They do not reflect hard

commitments nor do they establish a partnership relationship.

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Abstract: The parties declare their intention to collaborate in the following areas: Food Loss and Waste;

Global Climate Action Agenda and Climate Change and Agriculture; Digital Innovation Collaboration;

Supporting resilience-building in disaster and emergency settings; Voluntary Guidelines on the

responsible Governance of Tenure/Land Rights.

Title: Letter of Intent between FAO and Nuffield International Farming

Scholars

Entity name: Nuffield International Farming Scholars

Type of PS by the Strategy Foundation

Country of origin of the entity: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Date of signature by FAO: 01-Nov-17

Expiry date: n/a

Internet link: https://www.nuffieldinternational.org/

Abstract: The parties declare their intention to provide culturally inclusive and gender equal scholarship

opportunities for farmers, food producers, fishers and other agricultural value chain actors, especially

those from the global south, between 28-40 years old, rather than university students.

Title: Letter of Intent concerning capacity development, advocacy and

awareness raising activities between FAO and Pasona Group Inc.

Entity name: Pasona Group Inc.

Type of PS by the Strategy Large firm

Country of origin of the entity: Japan

Date of signature by FAO: 31-Jan-18

Expiry date: n/a

Internet link: https://www.pasonagroup.co.jp/english/index.html

Abstract: The parties declare their intention to cooperate in: joint studies or projects on specific thematic

areas; capacity building activities including training, internships, fellowships, and lectures; knowledge

sharing and dissemination of information; and advocacy and awareness raising through joint events and

exhibitions.

Title: Letter of Intent concerning the development of SDG Villages between

FAO and Guangfa Securities.

Entity name: Guangfa Securities

Type of PS by the Strategy Firm

Country of origin of the entity: China

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Date of signature by FAO: 06-Jul-18

Expiry date: 05-Jul-21

Internet link: http://en.gf.com.cn

Abstract: The parties declare their intention to assist the Government of China in implementing its rural

revitalization strategy; contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals; collaborate

under FAO’s poverty reduction programme in China; empower the Farmer Field School programme with

Information and Technologies (ICTs) tools; and promote agroecology and rural revitalization in China.

Title: Letter of Intent between FAO and Euglena

Entity name: Euglena Co., Ltd

Type of PS by the Strategy SME (Startup)

Country of origin of the entity: Japan

Date of signature by FAO: 28-Aug-19

Expiry date: n/a

Internet link: https://www.euglena.jp/

Abstract: FAO and Euglena have a common interest in contributing to the implementation of the SDGs.

The Parties declare their intention to work together to finalize agreements, which will address specific

priority areas mutually identified by FAO and Euglena, including i) improved nutrition, food safety and

quality; ii) sustainable intensification and diversification of agriculture production.

Title: Letter of Intent between FAO and Mandulis Energy Limited.

Entity name: Mandulis Energy Limited

Type of PS by the Strategy SME (Startup)

Country of origin of the entity: Uganda

Date of signature by FAO: 30-Jun-20

Expiry date: n/a

Internet link: www.mandulisenergy.com

Abstract: The parties expressed their willingness to collaborate in areas of common interest such as

improving resilience and efficiency in crop production for food systems in developing countries;

increasing sustainable and affordable access to alternative energy for households; supporting income

diversification for farmers.

Title: Letter of Intent between FAO and Crop Life International

Entity name: Crop Life International (CLI)

Type of PS by the Strategy Industry, trade association and private sector consortia

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Country of origin of the entity: Belgium

Date of signature by FAO: 02-Oct-20

Expiry date: n/a

Internet link: https://croplife.org/

Abstract: Parties declare their intention to consider a possible collaboration in the common areas of

interest: (1) sound management of pesticides to minimize risk of pesticides for sustainable crop

production intensification and better protection of human health and the environment; (2) management

of transboundary plant pests and diseases to minimize yield losses for food security; (3) data and

information sharing regarding pest and pesticide management.